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The Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium at Union Station, Kansas City

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Built as part of Union Station's renovations in the late 1990s, the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium's 60-foot dome makes it one of the largest planetariums in the midwest. Union Station offers a number of opportunities in the planetarium for groups to take advantage of including field trips, Girl and Boy Scout badge workshops, summer camps, and other educational opportunities, as well as business meetings or general facility rental options.

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The Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium at Union Station Reviews

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• By SC_in_KC

  Nice little star gazing experience. Enjoyed getting to see our seasonal stars and learn about our local area.  more »

• By jelico8

  My family has been members of Union Station for many years but we've only gone to the planetarium a couple times. When I saw that one of their laser shows was Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon I knew ...  more »

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• By Abigail Harrison

  We felt like this was a good outing for the kids. Our 4-year old really enjoyed the Sesame Street production. $7 was not outrageous, but I feel it could have been a little bit longer. It was nice being able to get tickets in advance online. We liked that it showed how many tickets were still available. We recommend not showing up at the last minute. It can take a while to find a parking spot and the seats inside are general admission. No photography or recording allowed during the show. No food or drink allowed inside.

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• By Amanda Sisson

  First Friday Night Laser Light Shows!!! Our family has seen several of these shows and they have all been amazing! The visuals are top notch and the variety of shows make it hard to choose just one or two! We have also seen a few of the different shows offered during the day and every one has been enjoyable!! Come visit this gem in KC!!

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